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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1944

Page

11

Hocking County War Bond Drive Surpasses Quota

Logan Hocking County Chairman Earl Elberfeld announces War Bond Series E sales exceeded the county quota after a deadline, with final sales totaling 525,436.45 dollars. Despite a shortfall of about 14,000 dollars at one point, the county far surpassed its overall target and praise goes to the door to door canvassers and the committee.

THE Athens Messenger Athens Hocking County Logan—Hocking County Earl Elberfeld Hocking Elberfeld

Girl Scouts Hold Meeting in Logan

Logan Girl Scouts met at their headquarters to hear Miss Olive Clapton of the national organization speak on scout projects. Judy Ogg Adeline Ruble and Anne Phillips participated. Visitors included Mrs Garverick Mrs Brimmer and Mrs Joseph Phillips. A meeting next Thursday was announced to be at the Methodist Church.

Logan Olive Clapton National Organization Judy Ogg Adeline Ruble Anne Phillips R. C. Garverick Arlie Brimmer Joseph Phillips Methodist Church

Yeoman Shafer Is Home on Short Leave

Yeoman Birchie Shafer recently stationed in Cedar Falls Iowa is on a short leave with her parents Mr and Mrs James W Shafer before reporting to Cleveland. Tuesday night the Shafer family will host Mr and Mrs Roscoe Evans and their daughters Miriam and Virginia of Logan for the occasion. Ruth Shafer will return to Logan with the Evanses and will commute to Curtiss Wright in Columbus for work.

Nelsonville Yeoman Birchie Shafer Cedar Falls Iowa James W. Shafer Cleveland Roscoe Evans Miriam Virginia Logan Ruth Shafer

Admissions to Logan Hospital

Mr Art Sargent of New Plymouth was admitted for treatment after a Saturday automobile accident and dismissed. Sunday birth announced for eight pound daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Mullenkamp of 828 Sullivan Ave Columbus. Grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Frank Mullenkamp and Mr and Mrs Thos Black of Shawnee. Miss Naomi Mourne Nelsonville Rt 1 admitted for surgery Saturday.

Art Sargent New Plymouth C. F. Mullenkamp Sullivan Ave Columbus Frank Mullenkamp Thos. Black Shawnee Naomi Mourne Nelsonville Rt. 1

Judge approves increased support in Vaughn Taylor case

In Common Pleas court Judge Phil Henderson signed an order approving an increase in support money for the minor Vaughn Taylor from 1.50 to 2.50 weekly. The payments will be made to Tressa Taylor by Alfred E. Taylor.

Police Warn Looting Suspected. Car Owners Urged Lock Cars

Logan police chief Lew Reynolds issues a warning to all motorists to lock parked cars and remove keys after a spate of car rummaging in the past four weeks. He suspects juveniles are responsible, with A J Patnie of Columbus reporting his leather bag containing a suit and valuable papers stolen from a car parked near West Main and Spring Streets.

East End Sewing Club Social Notes in Logan

Mrs Amos Ellinger of Zanesville Ave hosted ten members for a two course supper at 7 30 last Saturday night. Valentine decorations and valentines were exchanged. Three contests awarded to Mrs John St Clair Mrs Charles Arnold and Mrs Charles Bright. Other guests included Mrs Sam Bright Mrs Russel Poling Mrs Paul Fox Mrs Lavina Walker Mrs Joe Brooker and Mrs John Weaver. Next Saturday the ten members will visit Mrs Sam Bright on Maple Street.

Sam Bright Russel Poling Paul Fox Lavina Walker Joe Brooker John Weaver Maple Street

World Day of Prayer Observed at United Brethren Church

Logan February 25 is set aside as World Day of Prayer. A cordial invitation is extended to attend services at the United Brethren Church from 3 to 4 PM where special services will be held. The event is observed in churches worldwide.

Logan United Brethren Church

Logan to Host Corning in Unscheduled Tuesday Game

Logan principal Fred Burchfield announced an unscheduled basketball game at Logan Tuesday at 8 o'clock. Corning, Perry County champions, will meet the Logan Chieftains in this recently arranged contest.

Logan Fred _ Burchfield Corning Perry County Logan Chieftains

Musical Program of Club Is Featured by Special Numbers

Members of the Euterpean club gathered at Mrs Meade Bowens home for their regular monthly musicale despite bad weather. Assisting hosts were Miss Minnie Louise Bowen and Mrs Raymond Lanning. Mrs Walter Prather, club president, led the business meeting and introduction.

Campbell Birth Heralded in Haydenville Musical Program

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Campbell announce the birth of a daughter at home on Monday. A musical program for the occasion featured Mrs. Toerner presenting music trends with biographical notes, performances by local ladies, piano duets, and a final recording of I Hear America Singing. Guests enjoyed a light buffet afterward.

Haydenville Ronald Eugene Campbell Campbell’s

Small Wounds Need Immediate Care With San-Cura Ointment

A compact warning about minor wounds turning serious, promoting Antiseptic San-Cura Ointment to ward off infection. The ad endorses San-Cura Soap for cleansing and notes 35c to 60c prices at drug stores. It urges early treatment for burns, bruises, skin irritation, and itching.

Think of the boy and invest in an extra War Bond

The notice urges readers to purchase additional War Bonds, stressing the impact on a fallen soldier’s family and asking workers to contribute through payroll deductions or bank purchases. It emphasizes investing at least one extra hundred dollars and as much as possible, noting the favorable maturity return.

Pass Time Bridge Club Hosts Evening Session Trophy Winners

Mrs. Stanley Baker hosted two tables of contract players for the Pass Time Bridge Club on Monday night. Guest substitute Mrs. Lawrence Adcock won the high score trophy, with Mrs. Lawrence Hack taking second. Also playing were Mrs. Clinton Webb, Mrs. James Barker, Mrs. Charles Achauer, Mrs. Jesse Fra Sure and Mrs. Judson Shriner.

Stanley Baker Lawrence Adcock Lawrence Hack Clinton Webb James Barker Charles Achauer Jesse Fra Sure Judson Shriner

Valen tine party and convention reports by Phi Gamma Sorority

Anna Marie Shorr presided over a Valentine party in the Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority club rooms with Dorothy Conkle and others planning. Delegates Margee Price and Mary Collison reported on province activities from a convention in Cincinnati. Three contests were won by Collison and Wittekind. Guests included several members and local residents. plans for Friday Bridge Club were noted.

Sigma’ Phi Gamma Anna Marie Shorr Dorothy Conkle Charles Lehman Earl Thompson Kenneth Adair Margee Price Mary Collison Netherlands Plara Cincinnati LaVerne Wittekind Thompson John Green John Shaw Ehman Adair Harold Brown Marvin Lackey Ollison Miss Price Conkle Liss Shorr Pauline Mowery Tiss Ga

Wife Files Action For Divorce In Common Pleas

Ellen Lowery petitions for divorce from Marion Lowery on grounds of gross neglect and cruelty alleging threats with a shotgun and corn cutter. Married February 3, 1912, they have four adult children. A restraining order and property protections were issued pending a hearing. alimony sought.

Logan Court of Common Pleas Ellen Lowery Marion Lowery Lowerys

Rev Cecil Jones to Review Book at Presbyterian Church

On Wednesday night at the Presbyterian church Rev. Cecil Jones will review What Is The Church Doing by Henry Pitt Van Deusen. This marks the fifth in a series of forums presented by the Annual School of Missions. The public is welcome.

Hocking County Farm Bureau Hosts Family Night

Logan hosts a pot luck supper Wednesday at Macabee Hall as the Hocking County Farm Bureau presents Family Night. Ed Bath, bureau legislative agent, will speak to attendees as the event's featured speaker.

Logan Hocking County Farm Bureau Macabee Hall Bureau Ed Bath

World War Bonds Promise Safe Investment for All

A wartime appeal urges men and women across the country to buy U.S. Government War Bonds to secure futures against uncertain days ahead. The message emphasizes that bonds fit various budgets and help save for college, home, or safety, urging readers not to let dollars slip away.

U. S Sen Bipose Dole

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